Western Railroad Discussion > Drew Jackcish

Received sad news today that Drew Jackcish passed away this afternoon. He had been in a nursing home. No other information.

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I have known Drew for 50 years.  His body of work stands along.  One of the greatest lensmaan to hold and shoot a camera.  He suffered thru health issues for many years, but more importantly he shared his vast archive with many.  May be Elrond might know where is collection is going. A great Gentleman and stands shoulders above many others for his talents and quality of work.  Mike Pechner



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One hell of a photographer, rest in peace big guy.

Mike, that was a very nice sentiment you delivered about Drew. I never met the man, but I have admired his photography since coming aboard TO back in ‘11. It’s always sad losing a fellow railfan photographer. But this great hobby promotes the kind of kinship that makes you feel like you knew the guy. A true fraternity (women included) among kindred souls. Hi-ball, Drew, clear signals are yours…

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Got to meet Drew once when the SP 2472 was doing its final weekend on the NCRY. He was an incredible photographer. Took a lot of iconic photos in the Bay Area and from what I could tell had a distinctive style. He seemed to be very talented with processing his slides on computer. A lot of his shots that he shared generously seem pretty much perfect.   

Drew , The photo is of Southern Pacific Railroad train #52 the San Joaquin Daylight passing over the Tehachapi Loop in April of 1971. The caption reads "One of my personal favorites of all the slides I have shot. SP's San Joaquin Daylight as it passed over the Loop in April of 1971. But who was that girl? Her face and wave have stuck in my mind for years."Drew Jacksich 09/22/1946 - 11/12/2024

..we have looked at this pic  here on t/o a lot too, i only met him in 2009 during 4449 outings to the east and back, he and his kid were flipping me off, finally talked to him, suprised  he was nice, his pictures were soo good i didn't mind

Drew was very opinionated , for some reason he needled  richard nixon , logger Hogger, and Todd gave him a time out, which ended up being his swan song, he blessed us with a treasure trove, greens buddy, his pain is gone, he is hanging with alcos perhaps



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Drew Jacksich (correct spelling) was definitely an interesting and unique character.  He was drew1946 on here for a number of years before leaving the site (or at least ceasing to post) in 2008.  Every so often, he mentioned his desire to have his slide collection destroyed upon his passing lest it get scattered to the four winds and credited to other people.  The last time he wrote about it, it sounded like he was reconsidering that stance, and I certainly hope he did.

https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?11,1434089,1434292#msg-1434292

the context of that photo, the end of the passenger train era, a month before amtrak, the retreating train and the goodbye-waving passenger in the window. To me, it couldn't have been staged better.

 

I met Drew one time in 2008 during a 3751 chase. As we waited for the big Northern we struck up a conversation and he turned out to be quite a fascinating character. His photography was legendary. Rest in Peace Sir.

Sorry to read this, RIP Drew.  I only met him a few times - at Winterail and once in Salinas, CA around 2005 where I had detrained from Amtrak #11 headed for LA to get some pictures. 

I didn't realize that our train had a pair of Caltrain units added to the point, and he had been chasing us all the way from San Jose.

 

Sad news indeed. Rest in Peace...

Drew was an excellent photograpter and a good friend of mine.


Chris

Sad news for sure, an icon in railroad photography and an inspiration to us all behind the lens. RIP, Sir!
—Michael

Sad news of which  Iam sorry to hear. I met Drew several times on train chases and had time to talk for long periods of time. I enjoyed conversing with Drew and wish the best for him and and his family RIP. Bill Webb

I had the honor of running into Drew on many occasions, in and out of California, and especially when I was becoming active with raifanning more than a decade ago. Rest in Peace, sir.

Drew Jacksich lived in San Jose and was an almost 50 year Central Coast Railroad Club (Central Coast NRHS) member. We enjoyed his wit and acerbic comments at our monthly meetings which he did not withhold. He was a faithful member and generously contributed to many programs over the years from his vast slide collection of shots that few others got. He continued to attend our metings even though his health began to decline faithfully brought by his caregiver. Sorry to the loss to Matt, his family and friends. RIP.

Met him briefly at Stockton Winterail. Always appreciated his contributions to TO. Plus I'll always remember his story when he almost lost his life taking pictures on Donner

https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1298808,1298949#msg-1298949

RIP, Drew (drew1946)



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Crossed paths with Drew and his traveling buddy many times out around the tracks.  Yes, he was the type of guy who would always speak his mind,  but I found that amusing more than anything.  The guy was never concerned with being politically correct : >) . .   Every photograph I've ever seen by him has been first class.  I think he started photographing trains in the 60s didn't he ? I think he told me one time he was around 15 or so. (?)

Rest easy, Drew. 

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Nice shot of Drew, we'll miss him. I enjoyed my conversations with him and loved his photos.

Jim B